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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1659380178 MD
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Santa Barbara, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,323 in Pulmonary Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 335 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.4/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$16.7K
124 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Richard Belkin, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,225 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.4/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Richard Belkin, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Belkin, MD sits
This provider among pulmonary disease physician peers
Across the 2,676 pulmonary disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Belkin, MD writes more Part D claims than 74% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 73% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one pulmonary disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Belkin, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Belkin, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Belkin, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,225 53% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.4/100 10.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Belkin, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) - 93.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Richard Belkin, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2403 CASTILLO ST, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, with a listed phone of (805) 898-8840. NPI 1659380178 was issued on 08/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,225 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 335 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.1 million in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.8, Cost 67), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,323 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659380178 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.422
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.8208
Quality
66.9788
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Richard Belkin, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16.7K
Largest payer
Insmed, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Richard Belkin, MD. To verify Richard Belkin, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Richard Belkin, MD - brand share 60.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
60% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 2,225 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,225
Total Claims
$4.1M
Total Drug Cost
335
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,185
- Total Day Supply
- 88,609
- Brand vs Generic
- 60% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.0M
- Antibiotic Claims
- 255
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 142, 85+: 50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Belkin, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
374 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
237 claims
- Anoro Ellipta 136
Anoro Ellipta
136 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 76
Montelukast Sodium
76 claims
- Symbicort 74
Symbicort
74 claims
- Azithromycin 65
Azithromycin
65 claims
- Ventolin Hfa 65
Ventolin Hfa
65 claims
- Ofev 64
Ofev
64 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 374 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 237 |
| Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 136 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 76 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 74 |
| Azithromycin | 65 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 65 |
| Ofev Nintedanib Esylate | 64 |
| Trikafta Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaft | 63 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 62 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Richard Belkin, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,323
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Belkin, MD's 2,225 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Belkin.
Dr. Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad
M.D.
Fountain Valley, CA
Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah
MD
Fullerton, CA
Dr. Zainab Abdulsada
MBCHB
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Ayham Aboeed
M.D.
Bakersfield, CA
Dr. Babak Abrishami
D.O.
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Belkin, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Santa Barbara, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Belkin, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Belkin, MD wrote 2,225 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.1M in drug costs for 335 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Belkin, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.4/100 (Quality: 95.8, Cost: 67). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Belkin, MD located? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD is located at 2403 CASTILLO ST, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105. Phone: (805) 898-8840.
What is Richard Belkin, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659380178, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does Richard Belkin, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,323 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Belkin, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Belkin, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Anoro Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Belkin, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,225 Part D claims and 335 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Belkin, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Belkin, MD's NPI is 1659380178 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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